Scroll of Life

SCROLL OF LIFE

Although the light long ago faded from my youth
Clarity of my memories tell one; go home,
If only to find the innocence and the truth
From whence I travelled this world, like a gypsy roam.

When the scroll misconstrued paths collide in the night
Unprepared for the dawning the golden sunrise,
Horizon awakened one of emerald bright
Freeways of poetry and words woven without guise.

The misunderstanding of the unrolling scroll
Gave one measure to digest the loss; the delay,
In sands of time ribald an everlasting toll
The scroll we have a new understanding this day.

The gypsy has finally found himself a home
Through emerald eyes seeing his sunrise; not alone.

© Harry J Horsman & Mandy M Tams 2014
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Maverick Avatar
March 15, 2022 at 1:25 AM
Ah well put I see and a collaboration as well It's worked well as I read.' All the best '
Deschler Avatar
October 27, 2014 at 10:38 PM
Sharing our thoughts and feelings through poetry can open up a whole new world of friendship for us, and it can change a life. It certainly has for me.... This is a wonderful write, very thought-provoking. Congrats to you both on a great collaboration and your win!
M V Avatar
October 22, 2014 at 8:29 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved win,Mandy.
Mehta Avatar
October 22, 2014 at 9:49 AM
I enjoyed the collaborative write, congrats on the win
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
October 22, 2014 at 11:27 AM
Thanks Dr Ram nice to see you again xx
Meier-Hans Avatar
October 21, 2014 at 10:04 PM
Congratulations on your win with this beautiful poem.
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
October 22, 2014 at 11:27 AM
Thank you Brenda I appreciate you looking in xx
Richards Avatar
October 21, 2014 at 7:34 PM
A wonderful collaboration between two fine poets! Congrats to you both!!
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
October 22, 2014 at 11:26 AM
Thank you Carrie xx
May Avatar
October 21, 2014 at 7:27 PM
Congrats on a great win Mandy
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
October 22, 2014 at 11:26 AM
Hi Joesph and thanks xx
Goudreau Avatar
October 18, 2014 at 3:03 PM
A poignant and beautifully penned sonnet. Your descriptions and inspiration are a beauty to read!
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
October 22, 2014 at 11:26 AM
Thank you Suzanne your comment is much appreciated xx
Horsman Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 10:50 AM
Oh i'm sure this read's better here,, you inspire golden girl,,no doubt about that...
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 11:58 AM
You always inspire Harry xx
Devonshire Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 5:56 AM
Dear Harry and Mandy, Unfortunately, our communications are sometimes "misconstrued." When we reach a new understanding, joy fills our hearts. A beautiful, meaningful sonnet! Excellent collaboration. Love, Carolyn
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 11:58 AM
Thanks Caroline he is so good to collaborate with, he makes it easy xx
Mcintosh Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 12:14 AM
Beautiful!!! Love and Prayers, Gina
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
September 3, 2014 at 11:57 AM
Thanks again Regina, much appreciated xx
Posey Avatar
August 30, 2014 at 2:01 PM
After reading this 'collaboration' takes on a new meaning.... The thought that I could write sonnets was dashed by your creative efforts..... Great writing..... Jake
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
September 1, 2014 at 2:22 AM
Hi Jake , what a lovely thing to say thanks you so much xx
Dietrich Avatar
August 29, 2014 at 7:56 PM
ooooh, I love that phrase, freeways of poetry.... and I love the romance of the ending couplet. you and harry are at it again!!
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
September 1, 2014 at 2:21 AM
he is an inspiration with sonnets he really is . Thanks Andy xx
Smith Avatar
August 27, 2014 at 9:07 PM
Very beautiful you two....I loved it....Tim
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
September 1, 2014 at 2:21 AM
thanks Tim we really appreciate that I am sure I can speak for harry too xx
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